Synonyms of poll

Noun


1. poll, opinion poll, public opinion poll, canvass, inquiry, enquiry, research

usage: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

2. pate, poll, crown, top, top side, upper side, upside

usage: the top of the head

3. poll, top, top side, upper side, upside

usage: the part of the head between the ears

4. poll, poll parrot, parrot

usage: a tame parrot

5. poll, count, counting, numeration, enumeration, reckoning, tally

usage: the counting of votes (as in an election)

Verb


1. poll, canvass, canvas, survey

usage: get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

2. poll, vote

usage: vote in an election at a polling station

3. poll, get, acquire

usage: get the votes of

4. poll, pollard, snip, clip, crop, trim, lop, dress, prune, cut back

usage: convert into a pollard; "pollard trees"

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Definition and meaning of poll (Dictionary)